A Healthy City And June Interments In Oak Grove
June brought no interments at Oak Grove cemetery signaling health in Americus. Mr E Taylor visited Indian Springs for the first time since the war, cutting roots before starting his journey. Tax Receiver Mize reports county crop prospects better than in years. Farmers Alliance meeting in Sumter County Court Room next Monday at 10 am. H C Bagley’s overseer E L Harper hired a boy. the boy is a fine lad. June rainfall 6.60 inches vs 2.15 last year, corn yield prospects look good. The Foster baby died at Magnolia Springs and funeral will be at Oak Grove Cemetery today at 10:30.
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E. Taylor
Indian Springs
Americus
Mize
Farmers Alliance
Sumter County
Hopeful Farmers At Alliance Meeting In Macon
Farmers gathered for the Alliance meeting described as hopeful for a good crop with corn yielding well and cotton performing as expected. A. B. Thompson won first prize in the 200 yard foot race at Macon in twenty five seconds, with Juban taking second and R. W. Craig third. At Friendship a school exhibition and picnic drew large attendance, Col. E. G. Simmons delivering a strong address and overall exercises deemed excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Thompson
Charlie Juban
R. W. Craig
A. 8. Thompson
Juban
Friendship
E.G. Simmons
Resignation of Southwestern road official reported
The division superintendent T D Kline resigned his post saying thanks for faithful service and indicating he will take a position with Captain Raoul on the Mexican Central road. The same column notes the infant of Mr. Chas Foster died Monday and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev A B Campbell officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Kline
Kline
Raoul
Grinton Bound Over On Assault Charge in Sumter
Wiley Grinton appeared before Judge Pilsbury on an assault and battery charge. Prosecutor T. J. Duckworth stated Grinton tried to strike him during a dispute. Grinton was bound over with a bond to appear at the October term of Sumter Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Grinton
Pilsbury
T. J. Duckworth
Grinton
Sumter Superior Court
Building Association Loans Explained for Young Men
The article clarifies how loans from a building association work with premiums and monthly payments. A 1000 loan plus premium, paid over eight years, costs about 1451 dollars and doubles the initial investment for a single share. It urges young men, married or not, to buy at least one share and compares renting versus owning. Mayor Felder promotes widespread participation and invites questions to the Reconper for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Americas
Felder
Old Retailable and Bank Stock Sales in Americus
In Americus southwestern Georgia planters are urged to read the Council and McGarrah notice of the old re Mable cotton warehouse. Public sale details report T M Furlow Jr selling fifty bank shares. Maj M Speer buys forty at 130 and W A Dodson ten at 181 per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Messrs. Council & McGarrah
Americus
T. M. Furlow, Jr
Bank of Americus
Court House
Maj. M. Speer
W. A. Dodson
Reynolds and Son Plumbing Office Opening in Americas
Messrs. Reynolds and Son announce they will open a new office in Americas this week to handle plumbing and gas fitting work. They state they understand the trade and will strive to give satisfaction to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Reynolds & Son
Americas
Regardless of Cost Stock Ad Seeks Men and Boys Hats
A stark advertisement touts Americus stock of straw hats for men and boys with bold claims of the largest selection regardless of cost. The message highlights Joan R. Saw as a referenced name in the ad copy.
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Americus
Joan R. Saw
Maggie Belle launches on Savannah river for Americas line
The Maggie Belle, built at Kinsey's mill for Capt. W. T. Gibson and the Americas Preston and Lumpkin railroad, was launched at 2 35 pm after a prior failed attempt. Champagne flowed as William Farr christened the boat Maggie Helle for Capt. Bass's daughter. The hull is light, towed by Forest City to the Central Cotton Press wharf, and machinery will be installed for a hoped 30 day readiness as a feeder between Savannah and Altamaha with plans for two more vessels if successful. The firm also notes plans to remain in Americus for a period and thanks readers for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Kinsey's Mill
W. T. Gibson
Americas, Preston & Lumpkin Railroad
Mauda Howeser
William Farr
Maggie Helle
J. N. Bass
The
Americas
Preston and Lumpkin Railroad
Savannah
Forest City
Central Cotton Press
Altamaha
Gray's Landing
Abbeville
the Americas
Gibson
Ensign Appointment for George Cooper in Navy
George Cooper has been appointed to the rank of Ensign in the regular navy after receiving his commission. He recently graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis. His friends express pleasure at the news. The predecessor resigned after a court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston Cooper
George Cooper
George
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Excursion Goes to Ellaville Amid Rain and Music
About one hundred excursionists departed Americus Friday afternoon for Ellaville. The trip was merry though the rain soaked those in the flat car. The return train arrived late. The Wide-Awake band provided rare music and added pleasure to the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excuraton
Americus
Ellaville
New Barber Chair Draws City Attention At Anderson and Lanford
A stylish barber chair was delivered yesterday to Anderson and Lanford the fashionable barbers. The chair features a red plush seat an ornamented foot rest and plush covering. Henry and Arthur lead a team offering shaves haircuts shampoos and grooming not matched elsewhere in Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Lanford
Henry
Arthur
Americus
Williford Takes Management of Americus Compress Firm
Sold out. J J Williford sold his interest in the Americus Compress Company to Megars Hitt Co. Williford will oversee general management of the A P L compress and warehouse. He has prior warehouse expenses and is expected to be a capable manager for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Williford
Americus Compress
Megars, Hitt& Co
Col. Hawkins
Williford
Scented Roses Cigars Secures Major Contract
The Contract Close reports G W Glover has secured a large contract for Scented Roses Cigars with first shipment due soon. Retailers can stock the popular brand starting July 5th, with Glover named as Wholesale Agent. The ad also mentions Chase's Barley Malt Whisky and E J Eldridge as sole Americus agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Glover
Mart
Chase
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Ohio farmer builds future on Georgia farm prospects
Two years ago Paul Haller from Butler County Ohio moved his family to Bronwood Georgia. He started with 150 dollars and a few goods, rented land first year, saved 200 dollars, then paid 1100 dollars for a 150 acre farm near Bronwood. He expects to finish payments and become debt free, proving a poor man who works can become an independent farmer in Georgia.
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Paul Haller
Butler County
Ohio
Bronwood
Terrell County
Haller
Georgia
Late sworn in as juror in Black Brown will case
Dr J F Brown of Bullock county, over fifty, sworn in court for the Black Brown will case. He had never served on a jury or been sued, and paid a lawyer's fee yesterday to Hon G Simmon. Brown has represented the 17th Senatorial District and is a gubernatorial delegate, once lived in Marion county.
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J. F. Brown
Bullock County
Black Brown
G. Simmons
Brown
Marion County
Aod
Bound Over for Trial in Central Cheating Case at Leesburg
Bound over after a preliminary trial of William Barbre on charges of cheating and swindling. Barbre, once a Central section boss, allegedly arranged false cattle claims and shared profits with another party. Defense attorney Sc Simmons predicts acquittal in the Lee Superior Court.
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William Barbre
The
Central
Leesburg
Lee Superior Court
Barbre
Sc. Gr. Simmons
Thanks to Atwood mill staff after July Fourth visit
ReEconpEn force expresses gratitude to Mr. Chapman manager of the Atwood mill and Mr. Weatbrooks the miller for courtesies on Wednesday July 4. The day was pleasant and included catching fish and a hearty dinner enjoyed by all, with nothing left.
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Chapman
Atwood
Weatbrooks
The Cocoanut Problem and Professor Sanford’s Reply
A dated exchange discusses a cocoa nut purchase puzzle and its solution. W P Bert submits a May 20 publication to Professor Sanford at Mercer University, requesting comparison to his solution. Sanford explains the split depends on whether A and B divide the remaining value equally and whether fractions are retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
Sanford
Mercer University
W. PL. Berr
Faithful Mail Carrier Jack Renew Earns Long Service Award
A city mail carrier is praised for steadfast service across America’s post offices. Jack Renew has carried the Providence Bottsford and Tropic routes nine years with only one missed appointment during a historic overflow. He renews a twelve month contract for tri weekly service. Hudson and Lamar routes shift to semieweekly.
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Jack Renew
Americas
Providence
Bottsford
Tropic
Hudson
Lamar
Tropic Mail
John Renew
Berry Williams
Cordele business clears title to old Joe Brown land
A Cordele suit over land ownership has been settled as Americus Investment Co paid R B Bowen and his lawyer G W Busby agreed to dismiss. The former dispute over the old Joe Brown place ends, paving the way for faster growth in Cordele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbaum
Mr. Gee
D. Wheatley
Mr. J. Waxelbaum
Mr. Wheatley
Thornton Wheatley
Mr. Waxelbaum
Cordele
Americus Investment Co
Joe Brown
R.B. Bowen
Bowen
G. W. Busby
Watermelons Hurt Beer Trade Says Saloonist
A prominent saloonist complains watermelons reduce beer sales as people fill up on fruit. He suggests beer would improve health and appetite, blaming watermelon season for lower tavern receipts. The piece also notes carpenter Benton suffered a severe knee wound from a foot adz, marking a second similar accident in two weeks.
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Benton
Giuano Company
Complex property division puzzle from A P L case
The document outlines a shared land and cash split among A B C following a road project boom. It presents ratios 7 to 1 and 17 to 7, with calculations showing A receives land plus cash totaling 1250 and B totals 570, discussing whether the extreme and mean products align and if the property is fully divided.
Huckleberry Cigars Sold by Tunis and Jogsry Sole Agent
Blues gout reported by readers in a brief trade notice. Tunis and Jogsry listed as sole agents for Lee Roy Myers and his brand Huckleberry Cigars. The snippet urges readers to smoke and be happy.
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Lee Roy Myers
Tunis & Jogsry
Maylietm
Fourth Of Americis Observance In Americus
The Fourth was quiet in Americus with no gunfire or firecrackers. About seventy-two to a hundred people attended events in Macon and surrounding areas while local offices including the post office banks and telegraph remained closed. Rest ended with a return to work yesterday as the parish celebrated with simple gatherings.
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Americis
Americus
Macon
Anonher
Georgia Loans? Trust Company
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Recorder
Ceorg P
L, Glessner
Reditor
Americ
Sainter Ountys
Webster County
Americvuss Recorder 4
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Dooly and Wilcox
Oak Grove Cemetery
H.C. Bagley
E. L. Harper
Chas
Foster
Maginolia Springs
Alliance
Building Association
Maggie Belle
Jas. Bailey
Ja. J
Mack
Judas
Dougherty County
Lester Williams
John Cobb
John A. Cobb
United States Naval Academy
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
John
Navy
G. H. DeJarnette
Atlanta
H. H. Smith
A. E. Sherlock
Sherlock
Mr. Dudley
W. P. Bert
Dean
P. Sanrono
Joan R. Sian
Eorror
City of Americas
Tn Sal
le Hawkins
Alway
C.H. Wooths
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